Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has named the team that will face Mehalalitoe of Lesotho in two international friendly matches this month.
These matches are part of the South Africa Senior Women’s National Team’s preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco between 5 – 26 July 2025.
The Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana will begin the camp with a goalkeeper’s camp on 15 February 2025, with in-field players joining the camp on 17 February 2025 in Johannesburg.
Head Coach Dr Desiree Ellis announced her squad for the two international friendly matches, which will be played at UJ Soweto Campus on 22 and 25 February 2025.
Speaking after the announcement Dr Ellis, expressed her excitement with the new brew of players she has called up.
“We are always watching players and have been impressed with the group we have called in for these two matches. As you see some are from the COSAFA Championships played last year, some are currently part of the U17 National Team and will have an opportunity to learn from the senior team while they prepare for their World Cup qualifiers;” said Dr Ellis.
She continued by saying; “we want to see what the following players will bring to the team. We want them to showcase themselves and fight for a spot in the senior team”.
Dean Somerset – Manager | Group Brand and Sponsorships: “Sasol proudly congratulates the newly announced Banyana Banyana squad set to face Lesotho in friendly matches at UJ Soweto Campus in Johannesburg. As our reigning WAFCON champions prepare to defend their title, we commend Coach Desiree Ellis and her technical team for their commitment to growing the game by broadening the player pool and introducing fresh talent into the team.
“To all the players, both new and experienced, we wish you the very best. This is a team that continues to live the impossible on and off the field, and we have no doubt that you will bring the same passion, resilience, and excellence to these encounters. Sasol will be behind you, South Africa will be behind you—go out there and shine!”
Goalkeeepers
| NAME & SURNAME | CLUB | PROVINCE |
| 1. Jessica WILLIAMS | Badgers FC | CAPE TOWN |
| 2. Casey GORDON | JVW FC | GAUTENG |
| 3. Asa RABALAO | Mamelodi Sundowns | GAUTENG |
| 4. Mbali NTIMENI | Mamelodi Sundowns | GAUTENG |
| 5. Matshidiso MASEBE | University of Johannesburg | GAUTENG |
| 6. Katlego MOLETSANE | The University of the Western Cape | CAPE TOWN |
| 7. Siphesihle DLAMINI | The University of the Western Cape | CAPE TOWN |
| 8. Dineo MAGAGULA | TS Galaxy | MPUMALANGA |
Infield players:
| NAME & SURNAME | POS | CLUB |
| 1. Ntando PHAHLA | DF | University of Pretoria |
| 2. Portia MASILELA | DF | University of Johannesburg |
| 3. Bonolo MOKOMA | DF | JVW FC |
| 4. Yomelelo JACOBS | DF | TS Galaxy |
| 5. Sikelelwa MHLANGA | DF | City Lads FC |
| 6. Unathi SIMAYILE | DF | The University of the Western Cape |
| 7. Yolanda NDULI | DF | University of Johannesburg |
| 8. Okuhle SITHOLE | MF | Durban Ladies FC |
| 9. Mmabatho MOGALE | MF | The University of the Western Cape |
| 10. Nondumiso MANENGELA | MF | The University of the Western Cape |
| 11. Isabella LUDWIG | MF | Currently not announced |
| 12. Katlego MALEBANA | MF | Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
| 13. Sibongile NTOANE | MF | TUT -Matsatsantsa FC |
| 14. Thato MOFOLO | MF | University of Johannesburg |
| 15. Kesha HENDRICKS | MF | University of Fort Hare |
| 16. Adrielle MIBE | MF | University of Johannesburg |
| 17. Katlego MOHALE | FW | JVW FC |
| 18. Khwezi KHOZA | FW | Durban Ladies FC |
| 19. Tshegofatso MOTLOGELWA | FW | TUT -Matsatsantsa FC |
| 20. Mavis MAIACANE | FW | Super Strikers FC |
| 21. Nobahle MDELWA | FW | University of Johannesburg |
| 22. Tanna HOLLIS | FW | JVW FC |
SOURCED FROM THE SAFA WEBSITE.
